“In a tranquil corner of Bath, The Bath Priory is a honey-stone manor wrapped in four acres of award-winning gardens. Rooms pair antiques and soothing hues; suites are indulgent. Drift between the L'Occitane spa, indoor pool and saunas, then dine seasonally. Georgian crescents, the Roman Baths and countryside sit close.”

“Between Cheltenham and Cleeve Hill, Ellenborough Park is a 15th-century manor reborn: flagstones, oak beams and soft contemporary polish. Rooms are country-chic with roll-top baths. Swim indoors or outdoors, book the spa, dine seasonally, and take afternoon tea. Footpath to the Racecourse; Cotswold villages, trails and Regency Cheltenham minutes away.”

“In Upper Slaughter, Lords of the Manor is a honey-stone former rectory framed by lawns and lily-topped ponds. Bedrooms blend country calm and fine linens; lounges glow with fires. Dine seasonally in The Dining Room, sip in the bar, then wander eight acres. Stow, Bourton and the Cotswolds beyond await.”

“Some hotels win you over with grandeur; others with history. Wild Thyme & Honey, a boutique retreat tucked into the village of Ampney Crucis near Cirencester, charms with intimacy. It feels like stumbling upon a secret, a riverside sanctuary where Cotswold stone walls meet contemporary country chic”

“Down a mile-long lime avenue, Lucknam Park unfolds as a stately Wiltshire sanctuary: 500 acres, clipped lawns, horses on misty mornings. Rooms are gracious and restful; cottages feel secluded. Float between the ESPA spa, indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool, and Michelin-starred Restaurant Hywel Jones. Minutes from Bath’s honeyed crescents and rolling Cotswolds.”

“England is full of coaching inns and centuries-old taverns, but few can rival the pedigree of The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, often cited as the oldest hotel in England. Dating back to 1220, it sits in the shadow of Malmesbury Abbey, its honeyed stone façade softened by ivy and time. ”

“Cotswold-stitched grandeur meets playful modernism at Cowley Manor, a honey-stone mansion set amid lakes and rolling parkland. Light-filled rooms feel quietly indulgent. Swim indoors or in the heated outdoor pool, book nurturing treatments at C-Side, then linger over seasonal menus. Near Cheltenham and Cirencester, it’s a design-forward, restorative countryside escape.”

“In the heart of Broadway, the postcard-perfect Cotswolds village of honey-stone cottages and bunting-lined high street, stands The Lygon Arms Hotel, a place where England’s layered history and modern hospitality meet in rare harmony. This isn’t simply a hotel; it’s a storybook woven into stone, one that has hosted royalty, rebels, and romantics over the course of six centuries.”

“On the edge of Malmesbury, Whatley Manor is a honeyed Cotswold haven of 12-acre gardens, hushed corridors and fireside lounges. Rooms are plush and restful; suites feel townhouse-grand. Drift between Aquarias Spa, hydrotherapy pool and gardens, then dine seasonally in The Dining Room. Bath, Tetbury and the rolling countryside are close.”